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#13611 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [lucien2] by rsholland Nov 23, 2008 (8:49 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 8:42 am) Minis drink premium gas if I'm not mistaken.   Bob Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 9:10 am) rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 9:23 am) lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 4:40 pm) and 4 more...
#13612 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [rsholland] by paisan Nov 23, 2008 (9:10 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 8:49 am) I don't think they changed the 08 to 09 2.5i Impreza. I personally would go for the 2.5i Impreza as a great mix of driving and milage.   The Outback is not a bad car, bigger rear than the impreza.   On a side note, I test drove the G8 GT yesterday. AMAZING car. We are talking BMW 5-Series level. Can't wait for the G8 GXP w/6MT to be available. Unless the 2010 Legacy knocks my socks off, I believe the G8 GXP will be in my driveway next year.   -mike Subaru Guru and Race Instructor Replies to this message: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 9:23 am) lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 4:40 pm) paisan (Nov 23, 2008 5:32 pm) rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) and 2 more...
#13613 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [paisan] by rsholland Nov 23, 2008 (9:23 am)
Replying to: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 9:10 am) Yeah, changes to '09 Imprezas (except WRX) are minimal. You could probably get a sweet deal on a leftover '08 model.   In fact, here's some info on deals to be had. Too bad you're not looking at an '08 STI, as the deals are INCREDIBLE—like $7K off & 0% financing for 60 months!   http://www.cars101.com/subaru/rebates.html   http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1630732   Bob Replies to this message: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 4:40 pm) paisan (Nov 23, 2008 5:32 pm) rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) lucien2 (Nov 24, 2008 5:52 am) rob_m (Nov 25, 2008 9:29 am)
#13614 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [paisan] by lucien2 Nov 23, 2008 (10:04 am)
Replying to: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 6:00 am) Paisan, what do you think I'm looking at? Already has new brakes, new exhaust, new steering pump and rack. This trip would add new timing belt, water pump, main seal, gaskets, and clutch. It's a Phase I EJ25. Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 12:43 pm)
#13615 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [lucien2] by paisan Nov 23, 2008 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 10:04 am) Synchros- Could mean a whole trans replacement down the road. Bushings- At that age and milage, bushings start to break down. Radiator- Again, milage. AC System- Naggily things in there can come to high ticket items down the road. Shocks- At 150k they should be shot. Catalytic- If that wasn't done with the exhust. Sensors- Start to become costly to hunt down and fix at that age.   Nothing major but after dumping $3500 you HAVE to chase down future problems which can get costly.   -mike
#13616 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [rsholland] by lucien2 Nov 23, 2008 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 9:23 am) Wow, that's a hell of a deal on an STi. 17mpg isn't what we're after though. And it sounds like the 2.5i gets the same wallowy "what happened to the Sube-ness?" suspension that the 2008 WRX got, but without any return to the car's sporting intentions for 2009. That's a major bummer- I'd almost rather have a used '07 Impreza wagon. Replies to this message: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 5:32 pm) rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) lucien2 (Nov 24, 2008 5:52 am) rob_m (Nov 25, 2008 9:29 am)
#13617 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [lucien2] by paisan Nov 23, 2008 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 4:40 pm) Well for a few hundy, you can upgrade the springs easily. We've done it on a bunch of 2.5i and OBS cars already.   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#13618 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [lucien2] by rsholland Nov 23, 2008 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 4:40 pm) I'd test drive an Impreza 2.5i before writing it off. it might surprise you.   Bob Replies to this message: lucien2 (Nov 24, 2008 5:52 am) rob_m (Nov 25, 2008 9:29 am)
#13619 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [rsholland] by lucien2 Nov 24, 2008 (5:52 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) for sure. We're not writing anything off until we've driven them all.   Taking the BG back from the mechanic today, to mull it over.
#13620 of 14566 Re: What Would Crew Do? [rsholland] by rob_m Nov 25, 2008 (9:29 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 7:59 pm) My dealer gave me an 09 2.5i 5-door Premium as a loaner when my LGT was in the shop. Not a bad little car. It had plenty of zip, and I did enjoy the 32mpg highway with regular gas. Rob M.

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